Dashboard mess

The fm modulator looks like it was or is linked to a cd changer, it then turns the cd changer signal into a FM signal that you tune into the radio, its usually used on newer cars where you want to keep the factory stereo.
I think you going to have to peal back all the modified wiring until you can ger back to the factory wiring, watch out for sparks!!.

Thanks for the replies all. I'm going to try the connector as suggested and I think I'll have to strip away all the new wire including the 3 plug cigarette adaptor. So, how does one remove the centre console? I'll also be looking for one of the little cubby things that fits under the stereo unit if thats possible to find. Mine seems to have disappeared!

Thanks IceMan, thats a very generous offer! Trouble is I'm down in deepest South Wales (Tenby) which is a fair trip. I've ordered the connector which I hope will work and for £2.90 I don't care if it doesn't! Thanks again though.

Thanks IceMan, thats a very generous offer! Trouble is I'm down in deepest South Wales (Tenby) which is a fair trip. I've ordered the connector which I hope will work and for £2.90 I don't care if it doesn't! Thanks again though.

Cool. If you get stuck let me know and I'll see if I can get the connector out and post it to you.

Those are excellent offers thanks but I'll have to decline both. I'm working all weekend straight through from Friday to Monday. I like the dials especially. The blue lights would look great at night. Unfortunately my budget doesn't allow for toys like an exhaust yet as Christmas approaches. But hopefully after I'll be able to start playing.
Its nice to have joined a group of people who are so willing to help out.

Well my new wires arrived and fitted perfectly to the wires from the car. Unfortunately, they don't connect to the stereo! The connectors are different. The pics below show the difference. Can I get another adaptor?

Hey tim, your missing the lead that came with the stereo.
it will will be the adaptor your missing.
what make of stereo are you using as all brands have different adapters.
The fly lead is a back up earth find a screw on the rear of the stereo where it doesn't clash with the cage slot and bolt it up.

TOM, I was in wales as you know this weekend just gone and I know you live in the tenby area

Was it your white MX3 parked up in saundersfoot on double yellows saturday night for the fireworks :rofl:

there was 3 mx's in saundersfoot that night I saw 2 silver ones there too, unfortunately due to an earth problem I had to take the mx5 for an uncomfortable 3.5 hour drive there and then back again, I did that drive one night in the ZE in 2.5 hours to pembroke, thats not bad going for a 180 mile drive :rimshot:

It was me indeed! There are a few 3's in the area. In fact there are three icluding mine in the one village ( Kilgetty). Theres a silver 1.6 auto and a red V6 which was the car that gave me first thoughts of buying one myself. 3.5 hrs in a 5 doesn't sound like a bad way to spend time though! If your down this way again we should arrange something. Would be nice to meet a fellow enthusiast.